CVE-2026-78054: Cross Site Scripting in SourceCodester Class and Exam Timetabling System
SourceCodester Class and Exam Timetabling System version 1.0 contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in an unspecified function within the /BSIS1.php file. The vulnerability arises from improper handling of the 'course' argument, allowing remote attackers to inject malicious scripts. Public exploit code is available, but no official patch or remediation has been confirmed. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3, indicating a medium severity risk.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-78054 is a cross-site scripting vulnerability in SourceCodester Class and Exam Timetabling System 1.0. The flaw exists due to insufficient input validation or sanitization of the 'course' parameter in the /BSIS1.php file, enabling remote attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser. Exploit code has been publicly released, but there is no vendor advisory or official fix available at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of users interacting with the affected system, potentially leading to session hijacking, defacement, or other client-side attacks. The vulnerability does not require privileges or user interaction beyond visiting a crafted URL, but user interaction is needed (UI:P). The overall impact is rated medium with a CVSS 4.0 score of 5.3.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation has been confirmed by the vendor. Users should monitor the vendor's advisory channels for updates. In the meantime, applying web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block malicious input targeting the 'course' parameter may reduce risk. Avoid exposing the vulnerable endpoint publicly if possible until a fix is available.
CVE-2026-78054: Cross Site Scripting in SourceCodester Class and Exam Timetabling System
Description
SourceCodester Class and Exam Timetabling System version 1.0 contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in an unspecified function within the /BSIS1.php file. The vulnerability arises from improper handling of the 'course' argument, allowing remote attackers to inject malicious scripts. Public exploit code is available, but no official patch or remediation has been confirmed. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3, indicating a medium severity risk.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
cpe:2.3:a:sourcecodester:class_and_exam_timetabling_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-78054 is a cross-site scripting vulnerability in SourceCodester Class and Exam Timetabling System 1.0. The flaw exists due to insufficient input validation or sanitization of the 'course' parameter in the /BSIS1.php file, enabling remote attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser. Exploit code has been publicly released, but there is no vendor advisory or official fix available at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of users interacting with the affected system, potentially leading to session hijacking, defacement, or other client-side attacks. The vulnerability does not require privileges or user interaction beyond visiting a crafted URL, but user interaction is needed (UI:P). The overall impact is rated medium with a CVSS 4.0 score of 5.3.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation has been confirmed by the vendor. Users should monitor the vendor's advisory channels for updates. In the meantime, applying web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block malicious input targeting the 'course' parameter may reduce risk. Avoid exposing the vulnerable endpoint publicly if possible until a fix is available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-22T08:46:24.646Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a8a40e2acd9273b49cc9fd7
Added to database: 08/23/2026, 00:37:54 UTC
Last enriched: 08/23/2026, 00:54:35 UTC
Last updated: 08/23/2026, 01:01:55 UTC
Views: 5
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